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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 24-64.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the family end up swimming in the lake?
(a) The shower is not working.
(b) The air conditioning in the camper is not working, and they want to cool off.
(c) They love swimming.
(d) It looks inviting.

2. What concerns the narrator regarding Mom's behavior towards Manny?
(a) She is babying him.
(b) She is cruel to him.
(c) She ignores him.
(d) She gives him too many responsibilities.

3. Why does the family not have any money?
(a) A heavy load on a crane crashed into their roof.
(b) The dad lost good job.
(c) There was a stock market crash.
(d) The mom with her job.

4. Why does Dad tell the narrator he has to put back all the items he had picked out at the camper superstore?
(a) Those things are too expensive.
(b) Those things are cheaply made.
(c) Those things are not for serious campers.
(d) Those things are only for real outdoorsmen.

5. How long has the family been living in Gramma's basement at the start of the story?
(a) One year.
(b) Two months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gramma want the family to do when her friends come over?

2. Why does Mom regret allowing Manny to sit in the front seat when traffic slows?

3. Where does Dad want to go on vacation?

4. What about Mom's behavior is making the narrator uneasy the last couple days before the trip?

5. How does Greg end up embarrassed on the Fun Float?

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